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    Maradona makes stinging comments about Pele , Platini

    PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Diego Maradona made stinging comments about fellow soccer greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday after the pair criticized Maradona's performance as Argentina coach.Maradona said he was not surprised by their comments and that "Pele has to go back to the museum."As for Platini, "I always had a very distant relationship with him — hello and goodbye. We know how the French are and Platini is French and he thinks of himself as being more than the rest of the world. I've never paid him any attention and I won't do it now."Earlier, Maradona had criticized Pele, who led Brazil to three World Cup titles, for doubting Africa's ability to organize a World Cup.Asked about Brazil, Maradona said Argentina's fierce South American rival was not tested by North Korea in the 2-1 win on Tuesday."Brazil played a relaxed game, too relaxed," Maradona said. "Korea never challenged them. For (goalkeeper) Julio Cesar , it would have been the same to shower or not after the ...

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    1. Maradona launches stinging attack on Pele and Platini

      By Rex GowarPRETORIA (Reuters) - Diego Maradona launched an extraordinary attack on fellow football greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday as he predicted he co...

    2. Brazil's Pele fears World Cup embarrassment

      Pele has expressed concern over delays in the preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saying they could cause an embarrassment for the country.Pele said at a ...

    3. Pele denies feud with Brazilian soccer chief Teixeira despite World Cup qualifying draw snub

      Pele denies he's feuding with Brazilian soccer chief Ricardo Teixeira despite failing to receive an official invitation for the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw last w...

    4. Pele urges FIFA to use 5 officials for World Cup games but says TV replays are too intrusive

      MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pele says FIFA should field a match official behind each goal to assist the referee at the World Cup in a bid to avoid scandals like Diego Maradon...

    5. Officials reveal Brazil's military regime opened file on soccer great Pele in 1970

      Officials say Brazil's military regime opened a file on soccer great Pele in 1970.Veronica Cristo, a spokeswoman for the Sao Paulo State Public Archives, says the th...

    6. Pele , Charlton and Cafu join FIFA's task force

      BERNE (Reuters) - Pele, Bobby Charlton and former Brazil captain Cafu will join the FIFA task force which look at ways of brightening up the game and improve referee...

    7. For once, with Lionel Messi, comparisons to Maradona and Pele are on the mark

      PARIS (AP) — The word from a rehabilitation center in the south of France is that Arsenal's injured central defender William Gallas is on the mend. The bad news is t...

    8. Pele says Lionel Messi isn't as good as Brazilian star Neymar

      Pele says Lionel Messi isn't the best player in the world today — much less of all time.Pele said Wednesday that young Brazilian striker Neymar is better than the Ar...

    9. Pele fears Brazil embarrassment over World Cup delays

      By Tatiana RamilSAO PAULO (Reuters) - Pele says Brazil risks embarrassment if preparations to host the 2014 World Cup do not get up to speed soon.Brazil's greatest f...

    10. Red Bulls to open stadium against Pele's old club Santos

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Red Bull New York will open their new stadium with a doff of the cap to the city's most loved soccer player -- Pele.The Red Bulls will take on P...

    11. Chilean Miners Will Watch Videos of Maradona and Pele to Keep Sane

      vamos oye, ahora 33 miners trapped underground in Chile will attempt to keep their sanity by watching videos of great football matches during the long operation to r...

    12. Column: If Messi really was the greatest soccer player, there would be no debate

      Two months ago, Pele was asked the same question many people are asking again now: Is Lionel Messi better than you were?"Difficult to say," the great man replied. "W...

    1. Pele says UEFA President Platini might run against Blatter for FIFA presidency

      UEFA President Michel Platini might run against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency, Brazilian soccer great Pele said Thursday."Maybe Platini will run for that," Pe...

    2. Pele recovering from surgery in Brazil

      A Brazilian hospital says Pele is in good condition after surgery.The Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo did not release details, but local media said Tuesday tha...

    3. From Pele to Neymar: Santos turns 100 and is still a force in Brazilian soccer

      Santos, the Brazilian club that ruled soccer with Pele in the 1960s, is celebrating its centennial anniversary and still a force in Latin American soccer.Santos will...

    4. Pele undergoing physiotherapy after hip surgery

      A Brazilian hospital says Pele is undergoing physiotherapy following surgery on his right hip.The Albert Einstein hospital said Wednesday that Pele remains in good c...

    5. Love of money endangering game: Pele

      SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Pele, Brazil's greatest footballer, said he believed high salaries and greedy players were a danger to the modern game.Former New York Cosmos p...

    6. Maradona apologizes to Platini though not Pele

      By Rex GowarJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Diego Maradona made a public apology to Michel Platini but not Pele at the World Cup on Thursday after hitting back at his fello...

    7. Maradona launches stinging attack on Pele and Platini

      By Rex GowarPRETORIA (Reuters) - Diego Maradona launched an extraordinary attack on fellow football greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday as he predicted he co...

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